Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question. It gives me the opportunity to set the record straight.
Actually the best news of the past budget was the fact that transfer payments in health care were not cut. It was the one area that was not. We guaranteed stability over the next few years. As matter of fact transfer payments will be allowed to grow somewhat over the next few years.
In light of the fiscal problems we are facing, that should send a very positive message to all Canadians, that our health care system is one we value above all else.